Crime Rate in Newbury Wash Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newbury Wash Common

The total recorded crimes in Newbury Wash Common, West Berkshire, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newbury Wash Common crime rate of 2.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Newbury Wash Common, encompassing approximately 17,400 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
Newbury Wash Common Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Jago Court with total crimes: 7
  • Steel Close with total crimes: 6
  • Astley Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Newbury Wash Common?

To understand the safety of Newbury Wash Common, we need to analyze Newbury Wash Common crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to West Berkshire:

    • In 2024, Newbury Wash Common demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Berkshire average, with 561 crimes compared to 648.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Newbury Wash Common witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

    • In 2023, Newbury Wash Common had fewer crimes than the West Berkshire average, with 570 crimes compared to 570. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Newbury Wash Common witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the West Berkshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Berkshire, Newbury Wash Common has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Newbury Wash Common Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newbury Wash Common has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 12th out of 23 in the West Berkshire, UK

In 2024, the total Newbury Wash Common crimes were 561. The crime rate of Newbury Wash Common in 2024 was 32.24 (year) or 2.69 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newbury Wash Common were around 570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.76 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the West Berkshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newbury Wash Common)CrimesRank (Newbury Wash Common)CrimesRank (Newbury Wash Common)
Thatcham Central169 12,570 12,146 1
Hungerford & Kintbury83 61,247 51,175 2
Newbury Central132 21,344 2908 5
Burghfield & Mortimer103 41,249 41,120 3
Newbury Greenham113 31,262 3882 6
Newbury Clay Hill66 9807 6934 4
Tilehurst South & Holybrook89 5728 8729 7
Tilehurst & Purley63 10739 7603 10
Tilehurst Birch Copse70 7727 9634 9
Newbury Speen69 8699 10676 8
Thatcham West49 11383 16351 14
Thatcham North East31 13455 12391 12
Lambourn21 18343 18361 13
Chieveley & Cold Ash26 15395 13343 16
Bradfield24 16392 14338 17
Downlands28 14363 17243 20
Theale15 21387 15345 15
Aldermaston22 17237 21290 18
Ridgeway20 19245 19262 19
Pangbourne16 20244 20188 21
Bucklebury15 2268 2381 22
Basildon14 2390 2269 23
Thatcham Colthrop & Crookham4 2428 2451 24

Newbury Wash Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202512
May 202517
April 202519
March 202510
February 20257
January 202520
December 202416
November 202421
October 202416
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20254
March 20256
January 20252
December 20242
November 202410
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20256
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20247
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

High Crime Locations Newbury Wash Common in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newbury Wash Common postcode area is presented below.

1. Jago Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
2. Steel Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Astley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rupert Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Dormer Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Willowmead Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barn Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Enborne Gate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ireland Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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